More Than Just Green: 5 Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Wallpaper Choices

Sometimes paint just won’t cut it. Sometimes your walls just need something more. In the past, the choice to use wallpaper meant inviting harmful toxins into your home - but not anymore! Now, your walls can be covered in beautiful and environmentally-friendly designs. Whether you're a LEED professional or weekend eco-warrior, these five sustainable wallpaper designers have something to consider:

Judit Gueth: From art deco flamingos to very zen intertwining koi fish, Gueth delivers PVC-free designs that are truly inspiring. The Toronto-based artisan's eclectic, metropolitan style shines through on every roll transforming walls from drab canvases to instant conversation pieces, all in an eco-friendly way. It’s no wonder her works have been featured in magazines and galleries alike! At $154 per 45 sq. ft., you’re getting a little slice of city style without breaking the bank.

Spoonflower: Talk about truly unique - Spoonful allows you to create your own custom wallpaper designs on PVC-free, eco-friendly paper. But that’s not all! These rolls are perfect for the nomad who likes to show off their personal style, as the self-adhesive paper is fully removable, leaving rental walls as neat as you found them when you first moved in. 24 sq. ft. rolls are available for $60.

Eskayel: Tribal watercolors meet Brooklyn hipster - that’s how I’d describe the plethora of wallpaper options available from Eskayel. Not only do they offer some outstanding organic designs, but you also have your choice of vinyl-free or clay coated wallpapers. At more than $8 per square foot, you’re making an investment in this option, but what a beautiful investment it will be!

Farrow & Ball: While a majority of wallpapers use ink, Farrow & Ball touts a proprietary minimal VOC, water-based paint that results in a truly luxurious feel. With patterns like Rosslyn, Versailles, and Orangerie, all printed on FSC approved paper, this wallpaper isn’t for just any old room. These are designs that make you feel like a part of William and Kate’s kin. Expect prices of roughly $5 per square foot - an arguably small price to pay to feel like environmentally-friendly royalty.

Phillip Jeffries: Take your walls to a whole new dimension with Phillip Jeffries coverings. Offering such green options as embroidered hemp, woven bamboo, java cork, you’ll be sure to grab some LEED credits (as shown in this straightforward chart) while simultaneously creating standout rooms. All in all, this firm offers more than 50 exquisite choices in dozens of colors for LEED savvy customers.

While eco-friendly wallpaper can be a bit pricey, every interior designer knows the immense difference it can make it creating just the right look for a room. Some of these designs, too, would be a bit overwhelming for an entire room, so when you’re considering budget options, think about leveraging their standout attributes on only one focal point, turning a single wall into an attention-worthy masterpiece.